DASHVIDH LANGHAN – A DISCUSSION
Dr. Himandri Yadu*, Dr. Shrikant Nayak and Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu
Abstract
Ayurveda, a science of life described many principles to remove toxins
from our body, among them Langhan known as fasting, can be
included. “As per Hemandri- Langhnen laghu” – meaning any process
by which our body feels lighten is known as Langhan. By overviewing
deeply in Samhita the process by which lightness meaning feeling
Laghu by us, whether it may be physically, mentally or socially known
as Langhan. In Charak Samhita Sutrasthan Langhan and its types i.e.
Dasvidha Langhan is described. The aim of this article is to understand
and the importance of Langhan.
Keywords: Langhan/lightens.
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